locular

[ lok-yuh-ler ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. having one or more locules.

locular

/ -lɪt; ˈlɒkjʊˌleɪt; ˈlɒkjʊlə /

adjective

1. biology divided into compartments by septa

   the locular ovary of a plant

Derived Forms

• ˌlocuˈlation, noun

Other Words From

• inter·locu·lar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of locular¹

First recorded in 1775–85, locular is from the New Latin word loculāris kept in boxes. See loculus, -ar ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of locular¹

C19: from New Latin loculāris kept in boxes

Example Sentences

Locular, relating to the cell or compartment (Loculus) of an ovary, &c.

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